Long Survivalrun
- Distance:
- 15–25 km (typically ~21 km)
- Age:
- 18+
- Licence:
- Race licence required
- Course:
- The longest distance, with the heaviest and longest obstacle combinations. Beltrum is known as a classic tough LSR.
- Race shirt:
- Black (AR §4.17)
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Which category
fits you?
Survivalrun Bond Nederland distinguishes five race categories: JSR, BSR, KSR, MSR and LSR. Each has its own distance, age limit and technical content.
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- LSR
- MSR
- KSR
- BSR
- JSR 15-17
- JSR 12-14
- JSR 10-11
Race categories (adults 18+)
Ordered from heavy to entry level; one licence covers KSR, MSR and LSR: you choose per race.
Medium Survivalrun
- Distance:
- 9–15 km (typically ~12–15 km)
- Age:
- 18+
- Licence:
- Race licence required
- Course:
- Medium distance; challenging technical content.
- Race shirt:
- Red (AR §4.17)
Short Survivalrun
- Distance:
- 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age:
- 18+
- Licence:
- Race licence required
- Course:
- Full technical execution: chopping, sawing, carrying loads. More demanding arm-strength obstacles than BSR.
- Race shirt:
- Royal blue (AR §4.17)
Basis Survivalrun
- Distance:
- 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age:
- 18+
- Licence:
- No active licence needed; entry point from recreational
- Course:
- Considerably lighter than KSR: no purely vertical arm-strength obstacles. Log-splitting, sawing and load-carrying can be skipped depending on the organiser.
- Race shirt:
- Army green (AR §4.17)
Jeugd Survivalrun (JSR)
Age for JSR is determined by 1 September (JSR 10-11: date of birth). A licence is required; no qualification threshold for juniors.
JSR 15-17
- Distance:
- 6–9 km (typically ~7–10 km)
- Age:
- 15–17
- Licence:
- Race licence (no qualification threshold)
- Course:
- Content close to adult KSR; swingovers above 4 m possible. No log-splitting or load-carrying.
- Race shirt:
- Bright yellow (AR §4.17)
JSR 12-14
- Distance:
- 4–7 km (typically ~4–6 km)
- Age:
- 12–14
- Licence:
- Race licence
- Course:
- Max. ~2.5–3 m height above ground. No log-splitting or load-carrying.
- Race shirt:
- Orange (AR §4.17)
JSR 10-11
- Distance:
- 4–7 km (typically ~2–4 km)
- Age:
- 10–11
- Licence:
- Race licence
- Course:
- No target time; child-friendly obstacle construction.
- Race shirt:
- Grass green (AR §4.17)
JSR 8-9 (historical)
- Distance:
- ~2–3 km (historically)
- Age:
- 8–9
- Licence:
- No active standings
- Course:
- Not in AR 2026/27. Historical results remain visible in sr-stats.
Recreational runs
Alongside the race categories, most events also offer recreational runs. No licence needed: a day membership or regular entry is sufficient.
Forms in practice include: pair run, group run, professional run (e.g. police), individual recreational. Distance: often from ~4 km. Obstacles are the same or lighter than the race categories; the emphasis is on basic techniques like the foot clamp and monkey hang.
Advice for beginners: start with a shorter recreational distance to get to know the course before choosing a race category.
Recreational run types come from organisers: there is no fixed SBN classification.
Qualifying for a licence
For an adult race licence (KSR/MSR/LSR), 6 qualification points are needed within a maximum of 2 consecutive seasons. Points are earned at designated qualification runs: with a retained wristband 1–3 points (depending on distance), doubled for top-5 men or top-3 women. BSR has a separate entry route. JSR from age 10: no qualification threshold.
More about points and standings: Racing and standings
Current SBN classification
Distances, ages, licences and requirements can change each season. Always check the federation's current page and the regulations.